Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Emotional Well-Being during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in China

Qin, Fei; Song, Yiqing; Nassis, George P.; Zhao, Lina; Dong, Yanan; Cui-cui, Zhao; Feng, Yongjun; Zhao, Jiexiu

doi:10.3390/ijerph17145170

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“… 72 A nationwide cross-sectional study from China, conducted during home quarantine in the initial phase of the outbreak of COVID-19, reported that nearly 60% of adults temporarily adopted a sedentary lifestyle, with the prevalence of insufficient physical activity being more than twice the global level. 73 In a South Korean survey conducted between March 27 and 31, 2020, over 90% of parents reported a decrease in their young children's use of play and sports facilities. 74 Restricted activity reduces energy expenditure and increases the risk of weight gain.…”

Section: Exercisementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Exercise during the pandemic is important in preventing the health risks associated with physical inactivity and, 75 more specifically, in increasing wellbeing and immunity and reducing stress and anxiety. 73 , 76…”

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confidence: 99%

“…During the quarantine in the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, adults engaged in increased screen times of more than 4 h per day. 73 In a survey conducted in South Korea between March 27 and 31, 2020, 80% of parents reported that their children's screen time had increased. 74 Marked increases in total and gaming-related Internet traffic, mobile game downloading and gaming were also observed in Europe and America.…”

Section: Screen Time and Sleepmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Lifestyle factors in the prevention of COVID-19

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Nakamura

2020

Global Health Journal

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Confinement to the home and psychological distress due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may lead to harmful health behaviors, such as overeating, sedentary behavior with reduced physical activity, elevated alcohol and tobacco use and increased screen time causing impaired sleep. All of these behaviors are associated with non-communicable diseases and can interfere with immunity. While no foods, single nutrients or dietary supplements are capable of preventing infection with COVID-19, a balanced diet containing sufficient amounts of macronutrients and diverse micronutrients is a prerequisite of an optimally functioning immune system. High-energy “Western” diets and obesity are major risk factors for a more severe course of COVID-19. Alcohol use and tobacco also have detrimental effects on the immune system. Therefore, population-wide body weight control, reduction of smoking rates and limitation of alcohol consumption are important preventive measures. Furthermore, sufficient restorative sleep is needed for adequate immune functioning. Appropriate lifestyle changes in regard to nutrition, exercise, sleep, smoking and alcohol intake may help shift the population distribution of infection risk and aid in preventing severe COVID-19 disease. Large-scale surveys should explore the effects of lifestyle changes, and the provision of reliable lifestyle information and effective interventions to individuals and communities during the pandemic is a pressing need.

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Lifestyle factors in the prevention of COVID-19

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Nakamura

2020

Global Health Journal

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“…A recent population-based survey recruiting 13,503 participants from five continents revealed a 41% decline in physical activity (PA) compared to pre-restrictions [ 3 ]. On the basis of data collected in China, it was estimated that the portion of insufficiently active individuals in China tripled during the early phase of the pandemic [ 4 ].…”

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Restrictercise! Preferences Regarding Digital Home Training Programs during Confinements Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Mohr

Tenforde

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Confinement measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have caused substantial reductions in global physical activity (PA) levels. In view of the manifold health benefits of PA, the development of interventions counteracting this trend is paramount. Our survey with 15,261 participants (38 ± 15 years, 58.5% females) examined preferences towards digital home exercise programs in 14 countries affected by COVID-19. More than two-thirds of the sample (68.4%, n = 10,433) indicated being interested in home exercise, and most participants were willing to work out at least three times per week (89.3%, n = 9328). Binary logistic regression revealed that female sex, working part-time, younger age, and being registered in a gym were associated with willingness to exercise. Flexibility (71.1%, n = 7377), resistance (68.6%, n = 7116), and endurance training (62.4%, n = 6478) were the most preferred types of exercise. Our results may guide health providers in developing individually tailored PA interventions during the current and future pandemics.

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“…During this period, the amount of messaging on Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram increased by 70%, and the rate of utilization of local SNS (such as, WeChat and Weibo) in China increased by 58% [9]. As a result of this, people have found that in this public health emergency, the use of SNS is the best way to promote the healthy behavior of residents, especially when home exercise information is shared and discussed through SNS, which will reduce residents' negative emotions and social distancing caused by social isolation, and enhance the relationship between people and Society [10]. At present, it is more common to publish and share information about personal home exercise and virtual sports on SNS (for example, home exercise clock in, online school physical education courses, and e-sports game records), and people are also keen to discuss these issues on SNS.…”

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How the sharing physical activity experience on social network sites(SNS) improves residents’ social connectedness during isolation: the multiple mediating effects of positive self-presentation and positive feedback

Zuo¹,

Zhang²,

Ma³

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BackgroundIn the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, physical activity cannot continue to play a role in promoting interpersonal relationships and enhancing social connectedness，people’s contact with the outside world has turned to SNS. During isolation, Whether sharing physical activity experience on SNS can enhance individual social connectedness and its mechanism. The objective of the present study was to examine the associations between sharing physical activity experience on SNS, positive self-presentation, positive feedback ang social connectedness during isolation.MethodsBased on the physical activity experience sharing scale, social connectedness scale, positive self-presentation scale and online positive feedback scale, 460 valid questionnaires were collected online from 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. A series of multiple linear regression models were established to study the relationship between variables, and the bootstrap confidence interval was selected to test the mediating effect.ResultsDuring isolation, sharing physical activity experience is positively associated with social connectedness (b =0.308, p < 0.001), it is also positively associated with positive self-presentation(b =0.956, p < 0.001)and positive feedback(b =0.421, p < 0.001). In addition, it is verified that positive self-presentation has a significant positive impact positive feedback (b = 0.563, p <0.001). positive self-presentation(b =0.331, P < 0.001) and positive feedback(b =0.311, P < 0.001) are positively associated with social connectedness. Finally, it was verified that sharing physical activity experience indirectly through positive self-presentation (b=0.316, 95% CI: [0.180, 0.463]) and positive feedback (b= 0.131, 95% CI: [0.063, 0.207]) also had a significant impact on social connectedness, respectively. and indirectly through the mediation chain of online positive self-presentation and positive feedback (b=0.167, 95% CI: [0.088, 0.251]) also has a significant impact on social connectedness.ConclusionsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing physical activity experience on SNS can create a positive, healthy and energetic personal image, gain recognition from others, and establish new interpersonal relationships. At the same time, in addition to advocating home-based exercises, governments should encourage residents to share content of home-based exercise or virtual sports on SNS.

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Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Emotional Well-Being during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in China

Cited by 169 publications

References 37 publications

Lifestyle factors in the prevention of COVID-19

Lifestyle factors in the prevention of COVID-19

Restrictercise! Preferences Regarding Digital Home Training Programs during Confinements Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic

How the sharing physical activity experience on social network sites(SNS) improves residents’ social connectedness during isolation: the multiple mediating effects of positive self-presentation and positive feedback

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